The Mail-Journal, Volume 28, Number 19, Milford, Kosciusko County, 21 June 1989 — Page 3

Obituaries

Mabel Dickinson Mabel Tusing Dickinson, 90, 5602 Hollywood Rd., St. Joseph, Mich., died at 1 a m. Friday, June 16, 1989, in Holly House Foster Care Home, St. Joseph. Born June 2, 1899, in Milford, she was the daughter of Joseph and Lulu Starner Tusing. On June 29,1957, she was married to Cloyd Dickinson, who died in 1963. Mrs. Dickinson had resided in St. Joseph since 1936. She retired in 1964 as a production worker for Whirlpool Corp., St. Joseph. A graduate of Manchester College, she was a member of Whirlpool Old Timers Club and attended St. Peter’s United Church of Christ in St. Joseph. Her survivors include two granddaughters. Jane Rizzo, St. Joseph, and Kimberly Griffith, Benton Harbor, Mich.; two brothers, Gerold Tusing, Elkhart, and Evard Tusing. Brownsville, Texas; and one sister, Mrs. Arden (Velma) Richards, also of Brownsville. She was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Griffith, in 1972. Memorial services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, June 19, in DeyFlorin Chapel, St. Joseph/with Rev. Richard Selmer, pastor of St. Peter’s United Church of Christ, officiating. Cremation was held. Dey-Florin Funeral Home, St. Joseph, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the agency of the donor’s choice. Lucetta M. Frantz Lucetta M. Frantz, 86. r 2, Warsaw, died unexpectedly at 10 p.m.

From the Syracuse Police Log — Boat found in middle of lake

From the Syracuse Police Log is a weekly feature which presents a sampling of the incidents the officers from the Syracuse Fire Department and Syracuse Police Department are called upon to deal with: SATURDAY, JUNE 17 The telephone number for the Tri-County Game Preserve was given to a caller. The caller requested to know if two lakes were a part of the game preserve. A county officer requested the owner of a boat be notified as the

Over $25,000 in damages sustained in separate accidents

Fou# area residents were in separate accidents last week which resulted in over $25,000 in damage being done. On Tuesday. June 13. at 8:45 p.m., a hit and run driver caused over $38,000 in damage after striking a fence, going through a yard, striking a street sign, and hitting a parked van. The driven of a 1978 Toyota was northbound through an alley between Henry Street and Emeline Street in Milford when he/she struck a fence owned by Mike Minnick, 204 S. Henry, causing up to SI,OOO in damage. The driver then turned west on Emeline and

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Tuesday, June 13, 1989, in her home. ’ ‘ Born May 12,1903, in Kosciusko County, she was the daughter of John R. and Lydia Byrer Frantz. A lifetime resident of the Warsaw and Claypool areas, she taught piano for many years beginning in 1923. She was a member of the Kosciusko County Farm Bureau, charter member of Kosciusko County Historical Society and a volunteer for the American Red Cross for many years. A member of Walnut Creek United Methodist Church, she was a church organist and pianist for many years and had taught Sunday school and young children since 1920. She recently received an award of appreciation for 68 years of Sunday school service in her church. Her survivors include her cousins, Vena Myerly, Earl Frantz, Ethel Vandermark, Mrs. Al (Thelma) Kammerer and Dale Byrer, all of Warsaw, Mrs. Alvin (June) Wimer, Sarasota, Fla., Earl Byrer, Etna Green, Marjorie Hollar, Syracuse, Ralph Edward Tumbelson, Arcadia, Fla., and Donald Byrer, Columbia City. Funeral services were held at 10:30 a m. Saturday, June 17, in Walnut Creek United Methodist Church with Rev. Norm Nellis, pastor, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery, Warsaw. Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, was in charge of arrangements. Memorials may be directed to the Walnut Creek United Methodist Church building fund. Anna M. Coleman Anna Mae Coleman, 68, In-

boat was in the middle of the lake with the keys in the ignition and no one in the boat. No contact could be made with the owner and another person was contacted. SUNDAY. JUNE 18 An officer was called to check out a report after a man came to the station and reported another person had dumped ice water on the front seat of his car and possibly on the car’s radio equipment. The fire chief went to check on a hot water heater, after a person

traveled up through David Moore's yard, 202 S. Henry, striking a street sign, causing under S2OO in damage. The vehicle then turned north on Henry Street where the driver struck a black 1979 Chevrolet van. owned by Marcy Cannon, P.O. Box 68, Milford, which was parked at the residence. ThCre was between $25.000-$50,000 damage. Later, at 9 p.m., the driver, who was identified as Mitchel A. Skinner. 27, of Ligonier, was involved in a single car accident at the intersection of the SyracuseMilford Road and SyracuseWebster Road. He was facing

dianapolis, died Sunday, June 18, 1989, in St. Francis Hospital, Indianapolis. Born August 14, 1920, in Indianapolis, she was the daughter of William and Sara Delia Keaton Patterson. She was married to James K. Coleman, who preceded her in death. Mrs. Coleman was a mail clerk for the Indiana Internal Revenue, located in the state office building in Indianapolis, having retired in 1968. She was a volunteer for the Marion County Children’s Guardian House, Indianapolis. Her survivors include one son, Jim S. Coleman, Indianapolis; one daughter, Judy Ann Paton, Leesburg; three grandchildren; two sisters, Delia Robertson, Miami, Fla., and Jenny Reick, Philadelphia, Pa.; and two brothers, Elmer and Kenneth Patterson, both of Indianapolis. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. today, Wednesday, June 21, in G. H. Herrmann Funeral Home, Indianapolis, with Rev. Shan Rutherford officiating. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Indianapolis. ■"’ ' i Wilma I. Noel Wilma I. Noel, 71, r 10, Goose Lake, Warsaw, died at 1:40 p.m. Sunday, June 18, 1989, in Kosciusko Community Hospital. She had been in failing health one year. Born March 9, 1918, in Fulton County, she was the daughter of Fred and Grace Swope. On April 14, 1945, she married Joseph E. Noel, who died January 29,1988 A lifetime resident of the War-

called and requested a fireman check the appliance as the burner went out. Both the fire chief and assistant fire chief advised the person not to use the appliance until it is checked out. MONDAY, JUNE 19 No one was located after a report was made of someone trying to get into a business that was closed. Information was requested by a caller regarding a landlord entering an apartment. It was suggested to the caller to check the lease agreement.

possible operating while intoxicated charges following the accident. He was charged by Milford Deputy Aaron Rovenstine on Thursday with leaving the scene of an accident for the Milford incidents. Elkhart County Last week, Christine A. Mills, 23, 71505 CR 127, Syracuse, driving a 1984 Buick Regal, made a left turn from Madison Street. Goshen, south onto Main Street and was distracted by an object sliding in her car. The auto continued turning, crossed the centerline and struck -a 1981 Cadillac, driven by James B. Drummond, 58, 401 Sunset Blvd., Goshen, who was traveling north and had stopped. Capt. Joseph Brown set damage at more than SI,OOO to each vehicle. No one was injured. on Wednesday, June 14, at 8:20 p.m., Timothy Paul Gillem, 22, r 2, Syracuse, backed toward a loading dock at Martin’s Feed Mill in New Paris. In doing so, he shoved a 1981 Dodge Omni 10 feet before stopping. The occupant of the auto jumped out and attempted to stop Gillem. Sheriff’s Ptl. Bradley Rogers set damage at more than S2OO A Goshen driver was cited for failure to yield thte right of way when the car she was driving struck an auto being driven by a Milford woman, causing a three car accident. Della M. Baumgartner, 69, 102 James St., Milford, was westbound on Pike Street in Goshen when her 1987 Cadillac Fleetwood was struck by a 1972 AMC Ambassador, driven by Sharon K. Essig, 19, 1507 Bashor Road. Goshen. Essig was eastbound on Pike Street and attempted a left turn north at Indiana Avenue when the accident occurred Her auto was struck by Baumgartner's, shoving it into a 1980 Plymouth, driven by Dale S. Brown, 45, 508 Middlebury St.. Goshen, who was stopped headed south on Indiana Avenue. Ptl. G. Stuart Smith set damage at more than $2,200. No injuries were reported. Window Broken Jack Wilson of CTB Inc., Milford, reported to Elkhart County police that a passenger window to a 1984 Chevrolet Chevette was broken and an at tempt was made to steal an indash radio which the vehicle was parked at the Goshen Airport parking lot The knobs from the radio were found in the auto. Damage was set at SSO

saw area, Mrs. Noel was a homemaker. She was a member of the Redeemer Lutheran Church, Warsaw. Her survivors include one son, Joe Noel, Columbia City; one sister, Patsy Lipply, Warsaw; one brother, Larry Swope, North Webster; one granddaughter, Amando Jo, at home; and two stepgrandsons, Shaun and Joshua Bianki, both at home. One brother preceded her in death. Funeral services were held at 10:30 am. today. Wednesday, June 21, in Titus Funeral Home,

Hospital notes

Goshen TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Admissions Travis L.. Kirkdorffer, 72531 CR 19, Milford Beatrix A. Groce, P.O. Box 144, Leesburg Dismissals Norma Deßolt, r 3 box 558, Syracuse Margaret A. Wells, r 1 Holiday Harbor, Syracuse, and infant son, Billy Louis WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Admissions Oliver Hibschman, 71916 CR 133, Syracuse Dismissals Olivette Caldwell, r 5 box 279, Syracuse Janet S. Spearman, 306 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, and infant daughter, Krista Kae Charles T. Cook, 301 N. Schaffer, Milford Travis L. Kirkdorffer, 72531 CR 19, Milford Sally S. Cox, r’ 2 box 172, Leesburg FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Dismissals Charles G. Beck, Lakeland Loving Care Center, Milford Beatrix A. Groce, P.O. Box 144, Leesburg Myrtle A. Howenstine, P.O. Box 211, North Webster SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Admissions Kathryn L. Knisley, r 2 box 20, Syracuse Dismissals Oliver W. Hibschman, 71916 CR 133, Syracuse SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Admissions Larry E. Haviland, 72987 CR 29. Syracuse Ted C. Pauls, 631 Front St., Syracuse Dismissals Esther S. Dunning, P.O. Box 186, Milford MONDAY, JUNE 19 Admissions Walter F. Rhoads, r 2 box 303, Syracuse Dismissals Mabel V. Brake, r 4 box 357, Syracuse , KCH MONDAY. JUNE 12 Admissions Cindy A. Robinson, Leesburg

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Warsaw, with Rev. Robert Koch officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. Christopher Hunt Christopher L. Hunt, 23, r 6, Warsaw, died on Wednesday, June 14.1989, at his home. Born June 13, 1966, in Royal Oaks, Mich., he was the son of Eugene and Barbara J. Klink Hunt. A resident of Warsaw for the past 10 years, he graduated from Warsaw Community High School

TUESDAY, JUNE 13 Admissions Mary J. Kuhn, Leesburg Dismissals Larry E. Schmidt, Leesburg WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14 Dismissals Ronnie Poe, Leesburg Cindy A. Robinson, Leesburg Eva V. Warren, North Webster THURSDAY, JUNE 15 Admissions Elva L. Leesburg FRIDAY, JUNE 16 Admissions Marian J. Barthel, Syracuse Dismissals Mary J. Kuhn, Leesburg John W. Richards, Leasburg SATURDAY, JUNE 17 Admissions Dane E. King, Leesburg James L. Riggars, North Webster Dismissals Elva L. Evans, Leesburg SUNDAY, JUNE 18 Dismissals Dane E. King, Leesburg RITTER APPRECIATES HEARING FROM FRIENDS Glen L. Ritter, son of Maxine Ritter, Syracuse, has been recently diagnosed as having severe multiple sclerosis. His family reports he would enjoy hearing from his friends.

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in 1984 and was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was employed at Tippecanoe Lake Country Club. His survivors include his father; his stepmother, Eula Hunt, Warsaw; one brother, Rodney Hunt, Lansing, Mich.; one half brother, Robert Bagmall, Ferndale, Mich.; one half sister, Mrs. Robert (Kathy) Prater, Warsaw; and his grandmothers, Dena Hunt, Kokomo, and Mary Lou Petch, Alpena, Mich. He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother.

Ritter is the brother of Kathy VanDiepenbos and Donna Conder, both of Syracuse. His address is: r 1 box 86, Ash Flat, Ark. 72513. His phone number is 501-994-2917. EARL HARTTER IN NURSING HOME Due to poor health, longtime Milford resident Earl Hartter has recently been admitted to a nursing home in Phoenix, Ariz. He and his wife, Marjorie, have resided in Phoenix since moving from the Milford area nearly 35 years ago. The Hartters would appreciate hearing from their friends. Cards and letters may be sent to their home address: 1802 N. 43rd St., Phoenix, Ariz. 85008. Births BROWER, Lewis Montgomery Michael and Becky Brower of Syracuse are the parents of a son, Lewis Montgomery, born at 1:30 p.m. Friday, June 2, 1989, at home. He weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and measured 21 1 2 inches in length. J Lewis Montgomery has two brothers, Matty, seven, and Franz, four. SPEARMAN, Krista Kae Dennis and Janet Spearman, 306 S. Huntington St., Syracuse, are the parents of a daughter, Krista Kae, born at 9:09 a m. Monday, June 12,1989, in Goshen Hospital. She weighed eight pounds, six ounces, and

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Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 18, in Titus Funeral Home, Warsaw, with Rev. Lester Young officiating. Burial was held at 2 p.m. Manday, June 19, in Rose Land Park Cemetery, Berkley, Mich. Raymond Secrest Raymond Secrest, 68, 14897 N.E. 18th Ave., North Miami Beach, Fla., died Sunday, June 18. 1989, in a Florida hospital, following a brief illness. He was born September 26, 1920, in Paris, 111.

measured 20*4 inches in length: Krista Kae has a sister, Jessica Rae, 21-2, and a brother, Casey Burnworth. 11. Maternal grandparents are Delbert Whitehead, Syracuse, and Margaret Whitehead, also of Syracuse. Paternal grandparents are Robert and June Spearman, Dewart Lake, Syracuse. Paternal great-grandparents are Francis (Bud) and Delight Spearman, Warsaw. SHANK, Jonathan David David and Andrea Shank, 521 W. Fuller, Apt. 103 C, Big Rapids, Mich., are the parents of a son, Jonathan David, born at 4:55 a m. Monday, June 19, 1989, in Mecosta County Hospital, Big Rapids. He weighed nine pounds, three ounces, and measured 22 inches in length. Maternal grandparents are Rev. Tom and Doris Ritchey, Cedar Creek, Texas. Paternal grandparents are Dr. Wendel and Patricia Shank, Syracuse. Maternal great-grandparents are Rev. and Mrs. William Ritchey, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Mrs. Louis Schilling, Staceyville, lowa. Paternal greatgrandmother is Mrs. Treva Shank. Goshen. EMS The Syracuse Emergency Medical Service made the following ambulance runs this past week: Clyde Murry, 87, Miller’s Merry Manor, Syracuse, was transported to Goshen Hospital

Mr. Secrest operated a coffee shop in Florida. His survivors include his wife, Naomi; one daughter, Mrs. Joe (Sharon) Tucker, Elkhart; two sons, Joseph Secrest, Cromwell, and Robert Secrest, North Webster; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three sisters, Wilma Branson, Wanda Taylor and Shirley Allberry, all of Goshen; and his stepmother, Clara Secrest, Elkhart. He was preceded in death by his father, Joseph. There were no funeral services, and cremation was held.

after the EMS was called at 3:09 p.m., Tuesday, June 13. The EMS was called to make an ambulance run for North Webster at 3:45 p.m., Tuesday. Ellsie Elsonrith, 87, P.O. Box 108, North Webster, was taken to Whitley County Community Hospital. Mitchell Allen Skinner, 37, 108‘ 2 S. Cavin, Ligonier, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to the intersection of Main Street and the Syracuse-Milford Road at 9:01 p.m., Tuesday. Kenneth Curtis, 70, P.O. Box 766, Syracuse, was taken to Elkhart Hospital after the EMS was called to the Spink Condominiums at 4:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 14. Richard E. Lowe, 34, r 1 Lakeside, Lot 26, Leesburg, was taken to Goshen Hospital after the EMS was called to a location on Pickwick Road by the Shrimp Boat at 12:06 am., Thursday, June 15. Lynn Tunnat, 22, 501 SR 331, Bremen, was taken to Kosciusko Community Hospital on Sunday, June 18, after the EMS was called at 4:16 am., to Country Cove, Syracuse. Nate Scarbaugh, 16, 64200 SR 19, Goshen, was taken to Goshen Hospital Sunday after the EMS was called to Prometory Point at 2:43 p.m. Michelle Hollingsworth, 23, r 1 box 260, Warsaw, was taken to KCH after the EMS was called at 9:46 p.m., Sunday, to a location on CR 1200 N by Cocinero’s.

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